POLORUS

[Inspired] Ah, here!

[He shoves SIMON behind the hangings at the extreme right, where they overlap the back wall]

PISO

[Greatly relieved] Whew!

POLORUS

[Coming back] Just in time! [Suddenly alarmed again] But suppose he jumps out and—

[He drops his voice]

PISO

[Resolutely] Who?